Culinary Arts

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• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• Program Outcomes Data
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Our Program

Why Choose Culinary Arts?

• Study with faculty who have years of professional experience in our state-of-the-art food service & dining facilities
• Learn to integrate hands-on technical skills with supervisory & business management capabilities
• Gain real-world experience in a custom practicum in culinary arts & chef training
• Transfer several of our courses to 4-year colleges & culinary schools

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Check the quality of food & supplies
• Prepare & cook foods
• Plan menus
• Coordinate food service staff

Explore Professional Organizations

• American Culinary Federation (ACF)
• Texas Restaurant Association (TRA)
• Texas Chef’s Association (TCA)

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal and social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

• You will be responsible for your own uniform.
• Our controlled class size allows for individual attention.
• You will take academic classes—not just cooking classes.
  • You have to be ready to read, write, and do math calculations. A lot of math!
• Chefs and cooks often stand for long periods and work in fast-paced kitchens.

Special Requirement

You must buy your own uniforms.

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Explore the TCC Catalog and view the list of courses you will need to take for your degree or certificate.

Degree

• Culinary Arts, AAS

Certificates

Level 1

• Baking and Pastry
• Culinary Arts I

Level 2

• Catering/Private Chef (This program is pending approval for deactivation. Effective September 1, 2026, new enrollments will not be accepted.)

Program Outcomes Data

See our TCC Culinary Arts Program Data (PDF)Listen

To request an accessible copy of this document, please contact Katrina Warner by email at katrina.warner@tccd.edu or by phone at 817-515-3609

Graduation Rates

• 2022–2023: 90%
• 2021–2022: 86%
• 2020–2021: 73%

Job Placement Rates

• 2022–2023: 90%
• 2021–2022: 86%
• 2020–2021: 73%

American Culinary Federation (ACF) Certification Rate

Graduates who receive the ACF Certification within 1 year of program completion:

• 2022–2023: 10%
• 2021–2022: 7%

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2026–2027 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Transfer to a college or university to continue your studies. Earning a bachelor’s degree opens the door to career and promotion opportunities.

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!